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Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Iasi, Romania

Degrees

Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy

Admission model

File + interview

Tuition

EUR 8,000-9,000 / year

2026 application

Extended to 25 May

Published places

200 / 70 / 50

Living Costs

Approx. EUR 500-800 / month

Credits

300-360 ECTS

Website

Link

Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Iasi is one of Romania's major public medical universities. For Medimentor's English-taught scope, the relevant 2026 routes are Medicine in English, Dental Medicine in English and Pharmacy in English.

The key difference from several exam-heavy Central European routes is the admission model. The official 2026 page presents no admission exams; international applicants are ranked through an online application file, documented achievements and a short online interview that is marked pass or fail.

Best fit

Applicants who want a traditional Romanian medical-university city, English-taught Medicine, Dental Medicine or Pharmacy, and a file-based route rather than a separate written Biology and Chemistry entrance exam.

Verify the current calendar

The official page added a 2026 alert extending application submission and enrolment until 25 May. Treat the PDF calendar as the base timeline, then check the newest official update before submitting.

English-taught programs at Grigore T. Popa

The 2026 international admission page lists English-taught Medicine, Dental Medicine and Pharmacy with published places, tuition, duration and ECTS credits. Romanian and French routes exist too, but this Medimentor page focuses only on the English-taught programs.

Medicine (M.D.)

12 Semesters

EUR 9,000/year Tuition

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Dentistry (D.M.D.)

12 Semesters

EUR 9,000/year Tuition

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Pharmacy (Pharmacist)

10 Semesters

EUR 8,000/year Tuition

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Program	Faculty	Duration	Credits	Published places	Published tuition	Admission model
Medicine in English	Faculty of Medicine	6 years	360 ECTS	200 places	EUR 9,000 / year	File evaluation + online interview
Dental Medicine in English	Faculty of Dental Medicine	6 years	360 ECTS	70 places	EUR 9,000 / year	File evaluation + online interview
Pharmacy in English	Faculty of Pharmacy	5 years	300 ECTS	50 places	EUR 8,000 / year	File evaluation + online interview

Admissions overview

The methodology describes a three-stage process: online registration and file verification, evaluation and ranking, then an online interview in the language of study. The interview is eliminatory, lasts up to about 10 minutes, and is used to confirm communication fit rather than to run a written science exam.

1 Mar-1 May

Original calendar registration window for the March-July 2026 admission session.

25 May update

The official page says application submission and enrolment were extended until 25 May 2026.

1-19 Jun

Online interview period listed in the original 2026/2027 calendar.

24 Jun

Final admitted-candidate list date from the original official calendar.

Documents

Online file only

Applications are submitted through the university platform.
Files sent by post, email or courier are not considered for the admission process.
Study documents, translations, legalization and medical documents must match the methodology for the intake.

Language

Minimum B2 language proof

The methodology refers to accepted language skills at minimum B2 level unless an exemption applies. Applicants should check the official accepted-certificate annex before assuming their proof is valid.

Evaluation and interview

Grigore T. Popa's 2026 evaluation grid is mainly academic-file based. It scores school performance and documented achievements such as previous university medical or non-medical studies, accepted volunteering, secondary education in the study language and recommendation letters.

School record matters

Ranking depends heavily on the application file, so transcripts, diploma results and documented achievements need to be clean, complete and uploaded correctly.

Interview is pass/fail

Admitted candidates and the first reserve group are called for an online interview. The methodology treats it as eliminatory, with admitted or rejected as the result.

Admission is conditional

Final enrollment still depends on recognition or the letter of acceptance, payment obligations, original documents and the study contract.

This makes UMF Iasi a strong route for applicants who can show a disciplined academic file and interview clearly in English. Medimentor can support science confidence, application planning and route comparison, but the university alone decides admission.

Tuition, fees and living costs

For the 2026 intake, the official admission table lists EUR 9,000 per academic year for Medicine and Dental Medicine in English, and EUR 8,000 per academic year for Pharmacy in English. Applicants should also budget for document work, the processing fee, travel, rent deposit and first-year setup costs.

Cost item	Current official figure	Notes
Medicine in English tuition	EUR 9,000 / academic year	Published on the official 2026 international admission page.
Dental Medicine in English tuition	EUR 9,000 / academic year	Published for the English Dental Medicine route in the 2026 intake table.
Pharmacy in English tuition	EUR 8,000 / academic year	Published for the 5-year, 300 ECTS Pharmacy route.
Application processing fee	EUR 200	Non-refundable fee listed in the 2026/2027 admission methodology.
Seat confirmation	2/3 of annual tuition	The methodology says admitted candidates normally confirm the place by paying two thirds of tuition within the stated deadline.
Living costs in Iasi	Approx. EUR 500-800 / month	Planning range for rent, food, transport and normal student spending before first-year setup costs.

Iasi is usually easier to budget than Bucharest or Cluj, but students should still compare dormitory options, private rent, translation/legalization costs and residence or visa steps before choosing between Romanian routes.

Recognition and enrollment conditions

Medicine and Dental Medicine at UMF Iasi received WFME-related accreditation coverage through ARACIS, with the official university news item stating validity until 31 March 2027. Professional licensing after graduation still depends on the medical, dental or pharmacy regulator in the country where the graduate wants to practise.

Student life in Iasi

UMF Iasi describes itself as a student-friendly city choice with a broad international environment. The 2026 admission page refers to more than 13,000 students and about 2,800 international students, while Iasi itself offers a lower-cost university-city alternative to Romania's largest medical-school markets.

International medical community

The university has English and French study routes alongside Romanian programs, so international applicants are part of a visible student population rather than a tiny side route.

Classic university-city tradeoff

Iasi can be calmer and more affordable than Bucharest, but applicants should plan housing and document logistics early because admission is file-sensitive.

Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Iasi

How Medimentor helps

UMF Iasi is not mainly a Biology/Chemistry MCQ-speed route for international English applicants. The practical preparation need is a strong application file, clear English interview communication, realistic comparison with exam-heavy alternatives and a backup route if the ranking becomes competitive.

Application-file planning

Track translations, legalization, language proof, recognition requirements and upload discipline before the deadline.

Timeline control

Keep the March-July process, interview period, final list and tuition-confirmation steps visible from the start.

Interview readiness

Practise concise English answers and refresh science foundations so the interview does not expose weak preparation.

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FAQ

Can I study Medicine, Dentistry or Pharmacy in English at Grigore T. Popa University?

Yes. The 2026 international admission page lists Medicine in English, Dental Medicine in English and Pharmacy in English. Medicine and Dental Medicine are 6-year, 360 ECTS programs, while Pharmacy is a 5-year, 300 ECTS program.

Does Grigore T. Popa use a Biology and Chemistry entrance exam?

For the 2026 international route, the university page says no admission exams. The methodology describes online file submission, eligibility checks, file scoring and an online interview. The interview is eliminatory and marked pass or fail.

What is the 2026 application timeline?

The original 2026/2027 calendar listed registration from 1 March to 1 May 2026, ranking on 18 May, interviews from 1 to 19 June and the final list on 24 June. The official admission page later added an alert extending application submission and enrolment until 25 May 2026, so applicants should recheck the latest calendar before applying.

How much is tuition at Grigore T. Popa University?

The 2026 admission table lists Medicine in English and Dental Medicine in English at EUR 9,000 per year, and Pharmacy in English at EUR 8,000 per year. The methodology also lists a EUR 200 non-refundable processing fee.

What documents and English proof do I need?

Applicants need a complete online file with identity documents, school documents, translations or legalization where required, medical documents and proof of language competence. The methodology refers to accepted language skills at minimum B2 level unless an exemption applies.